PhD-Track Researcher: Mitochondrial Metabolic Modelling

Ines Heiland; Tromsø; On-site; NOK 540,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a two-year-and-three-month MSCA-DN research position in mathematical modelling of hub molecules within the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Group. The work is affiliated with the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology and the candidate will enroll in the PhD program at UiT.

The project focuses on reconstructing mitochondrial biochemistry with emphasis on hub molecule transport and dynamics, and on developing new metabolic

Qualifications

• Master in biochemistry, biophysics, mathematical biology or similar.
• Strong background in mathematics and Python programming.
• Good understanding of biochemistry.
• Excellent written and oral English.
• Willingness to pursue a PhD and contribute to department development.

Responsibilities

• Reconstruct models of mitochondrial biochemistry focusing on hub molecules.
• Develop metabolic flux analysis approaches to study hub molecules.
• Investigate transport, dynamics and post-translational modifications.
• Collaborate across the network and participate in PhD training.

Skills

Mathematics background

Python programming

Biochemistry knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

PhD ambitions

Education

Master in biochemistry, biophysics, mathematical biology

Tools

AI models experience

Metabolic flux analysis

Mass spectrometry data interpretation

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a two-year-and-three-month MSCA-DN research position in mathematical modelling of hub molecules within the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Group. The work is affiliated with the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology and the candidate will enroll in the PhD program at UiT.

The project focuses on reconstructing mitochondrial biochemistry with emphasis on hub molecule transport and dynamics, and on developing new metabolic